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BJ05 WGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,967 mi
Last recorded100,967 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 100,967 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,526 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 83,760 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,422 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,446 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,977 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,234 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 46,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,900 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,027 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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BJ05 WGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 WGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ05 WGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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